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Learn How Dual Credit with ACC Can Help Students Get Ahead 

Austin Community College District (ACC) offers dual credit programs that allow eligible high school students to earn college credit while still in high school. To help students and families understand how dual credit works, ACC … Continue reading

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ACC Board of Trustees February 2 Recap

The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on Monday, February 2. Highlights include the fall financial report and refunding bonds. Below are highlights from the meeting. Federal Legislative … Continue reading

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ACC Students Talk Black History Month 2026 | Meet Precious M. ost

In honor of Black History Month, Austin Community College District (ACC) recognizes students commemorating the month by sharing personal insights and reflections.  Meet Precious Mosley, a Journalism student at ACC, a member of Bold Representation … Continue reading

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ACC Board of Trustees Receives Overview of Federal Legislative Priorities for 2026

The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees received an overview of the national Community College Federal Legislative Priorities for 2026 during its regular meeting on Monday, February 2. The priorities—developed by the American … Continue reading

Discover Healthcare Careers at ACC’s Eastview Campus

Open house spotlights ACC’s expanding health sciences training as Texas faces critical workforce shortages Texas—and Central Texas in particular—continues to face critical shortages across the healthcare workforce, driven by rapid population growth, an aging workforce, … Continue reading

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ACC Spotlights Dual Credit as a Pathway to College and Career Success

Dual credit continues to be a powerful tool for helping Central Texas students get ahead. It allows students to earn college credit while still in high school—reducing future college costs and accelerating entry into college … Continue reading

ACC Celebrates Black History Month With Districtwide Events Open to the Community

February is Black History Month. In recognition of this year’s national theme, “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” Austin Community College District (ACC) is hosting a series of free events throughout February across multiple campuses … Continue reading

Emergency Preparedness Week at ACC is February 2 – 6

Get to know what you can do during an emergency on campus during Emergency Preparedness Week, February 2 through 6. ACC hosts Emergency Preparedness Week (EPW) during the third week of every semester. Throughout the … Continue reading

ACC Opens Lockhart Center to Support Training Needs and Workforce Growth 

Hundreds tour new downtown facility set to launch hands-on trade programs in 2026 Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrated a major milestone for education and workforce development with a ribbon-cutting and open house at its … Continue reading

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Hays Campus Expansion Reaches 50% Design Milestone

Austin Community College District (ACC) has reached a major milestone in the Hays Campus expansion, with the Hays 5000 Phase 3 project now officially halfway through the Design Development stage. The project includes Building 5000 … Continue reading

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